[ They look at him with an expression that is actually incredulous as he says that. They let out a light 'tsk'. 'I'm fine', he says and he sounds full of it. They don't care they have never given Vakama a reason to trust them; it certainly isn't about that. ]

I'm already standing away from you. I am afraid that counts as 'getting away', hm?

In addition, you are clearly hardly fine. I see no reason for you to try to pretend.

[ There is a pause, trying to find something reasonable to say. ]

I would like to state for the record that in situations like these, it is highly not recommended to leave an individual who has acted out as you did, alone. That hardly makes much sense, and would violate even the idea of being 'innocently negligent'. Therefore, I'm here to linger, even if you may want me to move myself farther away to the point I've completely left the area.

[ The situation is serious enough they don't need to conjure a reason with bluster. If Vakama wants them to leave, he will need to remove them painfully. ]

Next question - does this happen often?